Welcome to History of Korea — a blog dedicated to exploring the rich, complex, and fascinating story of the Korean peninsula from its earliest origins to the present day.
Korea’s history spans more than five thousand years, from the ancient kingdom of Gojoseon to the modern democratic republic of today. Along the way, the Korean people built magnificent dynasties, created a unique writing system, produced great art and literature, resisted foreign invasions, and emerged from the twentieth century as one of the world’s most dynamic nations.
This blog covers Korean history by era — from Prehistoric and Gojoseon times through the Three Kingdoms period, Unified Silla, Goryeo, Joseon, the modern era, and contemporary Korea. Each post aims to present historical events and figures in a clear, engaging, and accessible way for English-speaking readers around the world.
Whether you are a student, a history enthusiast, or simply curious about Korea, you will find something here to interest and inform you. Topics include royal courts and power struggles, famous kings and scholars, wars and diplomacy, cultural achievements, religion and philosophy, and the dramatic transformations of the twentieth century.
New posts are added regularly. If you have a topic you would like to see covered, or if you spot an error in any article, please feel free to leave a comment. Thank you for reading, and enjoy your journey through Korean history.